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Zoerb · 12-31-2007, 11:22 PM

Does anyone know if anyone re-pops the sheetmetal for around the tail lights? mine has the typical abuse all around the lenses, and is smashed beyond hammering out. I cannot find a bed up here( alaska) and the shipping to get a bed side up here, is more than I paid for the truck.

any suggestions?

72armyswbtruck · 12-31-2007, 11:27 PM

GMC Pauls carries them, as well as other Vendors on here.

OhioDan · 01-01-2008, 12:23 AM

The only repair sheet metal I've heard of for the tail light area is for the suburbans. I've not seen or heard of any for the fleetside bedsides. Hafta look for a bedside to get your repair section. Had to do the same repair to one of my bedsides.

70GMCer · 01-01-2008, 01:25 AM

I could swear I saw some vendor a while back have those, (not the burb ones). I remember they were not cheap.

Husker · 01-01-2008, 03:54 AM

I have the same problem on Both of my trucks. Back in the day must have been the thing to smash up the rear a bit.
Ron

David Johnson · 01-01-2008, 04:35 AM

No re-pops that I'm aware of except for the burb. Best bet is to find a beater with good rear corners you could cut off or get with one of the used part guys here on the board like Randy (teeitup) or someone else. Good luck.

**special-K** · 01-01-2008, 04:50 AM

I`ve seen the corner made.I`ll have to check around.Someone was definately making them.Maybe no longer,it was a few years ago that I saw them.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 01-01-2008, 05:01 AM

I dont know but I could use a set too.

**PICKMUP** · 01-01-2008, 07:10 AM

Post some good pictures of how much of the rear area you need...

70GMCer · 01-01-2008, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I`ve seen the corner made.I`ll have to check around.Someone was definately making them.Maybe no longer,it was a few years ago that I saw them.

I can't remember who it was either. It's been a while. I'll look around also.

Zoerb · 01-02-2008, 12:19 AM

This is what I'm dealin with. The right side is worse than this, the camera would not focus in, so I didnt post those pics.

What do you guys think about cutting the section out, then restraightening the panel on the workbench?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 01-02-2008, 05:31 AM

Wow makes mine look cherry..

Burbinite · 01-02-2008, 05:40 AM

I don't know where he got them but Hart_Rod used some to put truck tail lights on a burb. You might PM him and ask. Here's the page in his build thread that starts the tail light mod.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=200387&page=6

Good luck!

**PICKMUP** · 01-02-2008, 11:17 AM

OK...Here is a truck I just got in. I don't see any rust or bondo in these back corners...one dime-sized ding.
I could cut these off just in front of the side marker and they should be reasonable sized to ship.
Email me if interested: frankeham@comcast.net

12-31-2007, 11:22 PM	#1
Zoerb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wasilla Alaska Posts: 73	Does anyone re-pop these? Does anyone know if anyone re-pops the sheetmetal for around the tail lights? mine has the typical abuse all around the lenses, and is smashed beyond hammering out. I cannot find a bed up here( alaska) and the shipping to get a bed side up here, is more than I paid for the truck. any suggestions? __________________ 2017 Tahoe Premier - Daily '99 Silverado 2500 Wife's whip- 2020 Equinox Premier

12-31-2007, 11:27 PM	#2
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Does anyone re-pop these? GMC Pauls carries them, as well as other Vendors on here. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

01-01-2008, 12:23 AM	#3
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: Does anyone re-pop these? The only repair sheet metal I've heard of for the tail light area is for the suburbans. I've not seen or heard of any for the fleetside bedsides. Hafta look for a bedside to get your repair section. Had to do the same repair to one of my bedsides. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

01-01-2008, 01:25 AM	#4
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Does anyone re-pop these? I could swear I saw some vendor a while back have those, (not the burb ones). I remember they were not cheap. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

01-01-2008, 03:54 AM	#5
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Does anyone re-pop these? I have the same problem on Both of my trucks. Back in the day must have been the thing to smash up the rear a bit. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

01-01-2008, 04:35 AM	#6
David Johnson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 614	Re: Does anyone re-pop these? No re-pops that I'm aware of except for the burb. Best bet is to find a beater with good rear corners you could cut off or get with one of the used part guys here on the board like Randy (teeitup) or someone else. Good luck.

01-01-2008, 04:50 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Does anyone re-pop these? I`ve seen the corner made.I`ll have to check around.Someone was definately making them.Maybe no longer,it was a few years ago that I saw them. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-01-2008, 05:01 AM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Does anyone re-pop these? I dont know but I could use a set too. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-01-2008, 07:10 AM	#9
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,126	Re: Does anyone re-pop these? Post some good pictures of how much of the rear area you need...

01-02-2008, 12:19 AM	#11
Zoerb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wasilla Alaska Posts: 73	Re: Does anyone re-pop these? This is what I'm dealin with. The right side is worse than this, the camera would not focus in, so I didnt post those pics. What do you guys think about cutting the section out, then restraightening the panel on the workbench? Attached Images __________________ 2017 Tahoe Premier - Daily '99 Silverado 2500 Wife's whip- 2020 Equinox Premier

01-02-2008, 05:31 AM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Does anyone re-pop these? Wow makes mine look cherry.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-02-2008, 05:40 AM	#13
Burbinite Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Little Rock, AR Posts: 63	Re: Does anyone re-pop these? I don't know where he got them but Hart_Rod used some to put truck tail lights on a burb. You might PM him and ask. Here's the page in his build thread that starts the tail light mod. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=200387&page=6 Good luck! __________________ 1972 GMC 4x4 Suburban F&R A/C 1978 Pontiac Trans Am 400(Z) all stock

01-02-2008, 11:17 AM	#14
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,126	Re: Does anyone re-pop these? OK...Here is a truck I just got in. I don't see any rust or bondo in these back corners...one dime-sized ding. I could cut these off just in front of the side marker and they should be reasonable sized to ship. Email me if interested: frankeham@comcast.net Attached Images



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